Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zr3 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Press 3/4  to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
¢ The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
Press  3/4  to select [REC QUALITY] and then 
press  1.
Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY]
Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE] 
Mode menu, and press  1. (P22)
Recording formatFeatures
[AVCHD Lite]
•Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for 
playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
•It can be played back as is by inserting the card into a device 
compatible with AVCHD. Refer to the instructions of the 
device used for details on compatibility.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher.
[MOTION JPEG]
•Select this format to record standard definition video for 
playback on your PC. It can be recorded using less storage 
when there is not much space left on the memory card or 
when you want to attach the motion picture to an e-mail.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or higher. 
						

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Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step 2
¢1What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes 
higher when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. 
“VBR” is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for 
definite period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. 
Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is 
recorded.
¢ 2What is Mbps
This is an abbreviation of “Megabit Per Second”, and it represents the speed of 
transmission.
When [MOTION JPEG] is selected in step 
2
¢ 3This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
•With the [AVCHD Lite] or [ ] for [MOTION JPEG], high quality motion picture can be 
enjoyed on the TV by using the HDMI mini cable (optional). For details, see “Playing 
back on the TV with HDMI socket” on P145 .•It cannot be recorded to built-in memory except for the [ ].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
ItemQuality (bit rate)¢1fpsAspect 
ratio 
High 
quality
Longer  time([SH]) 1280
k720 pixels
Approx. 17 Mbps¢ 2
60p
(Sensor 
output is 
30 fps) 16:9
([H])
1280
k720 pixels
Approx. 13 Mbps¢ 2
([L]) 1280
k720 pixels
Approx. 9 Mbps¢ 2
ItemPicture sizefpsAspect 
ratio 
High 
quality
Longer  time([HD]) 1280k720 pixels
3016:9¢
3([WVGA])848k 480 pixels
([VGA]) 640 k480 pixels
4:3
([QVGA]) 320 k240 pixels 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
•The motion picture recording may stop in the middle when any of the following cards are used.–Cards on which recording and deleting have been repeated many times–Cards which have been formatted using a PC or other equipment
Before taking pictures, format  (P30) the card in the unit. Because formatting will delete all data 
recorded on the card, save important data beforehand on the computer.
•Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG] may be played back with 
poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back 
with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not 
be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.
For details on AVCHD compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)•Motion picture recorded in [AVCHD Lite] does not comply with the “DCF/Exif”, so some 
information will not display while playback.
•Sound from motion pictures (When [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) or pictures 
with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of 
Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. 
						

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[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and 
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the 
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
•
The Face Recognition function includes the following:In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered 
face¢ (if name has been set for the registered face)–The camera will remember the face that has been photographed 
many times and display the registration screen automatically 
(if [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON])
In Playback
 Mode
–Display of name and age (if information has been registered)–Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition 
([CATEGORY PLAY]  (P123))
¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking 
pictures is determined according to the order of registration.
Note
•[AF MODE] is fixed to [š ].•During the Burst Mode, [FACE RECOG.] picture information can be attached to only the first 
picture.
•After pressing the shutter halfway down, a different person’s picture information may be added 
when the camera is turned to a different subject to photograph.
•[FACE RECOG.] can be used in the following Scene Modes:–[PORTRAIT]/[SOFT SKIN]/[SELF PORTRAIT]¢/[SCENERY]/[SPORTS]/
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/[BABY1]/[BABY2]/[PET]/[SUNSET]/
[HIGH SENS.]/[BEACH]/[SNOW]/[PIN HOLE]/[HIGH DYNAMIC]/[PHOTO FRAME]
¢ [AUTO REGISTRATION] is fixed to [OFF].
•[FACE RECOG.] will find a face similar to the registered face, and does not guarantee secure 
recognition of a person.
•Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than 
regular Face Detection.
•Even when Face Recognition information has been registered, pictures taken with [NAME] set 
to [OFF] will not be categorized by Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
•Even when Face Recognition information is changed  (P88), Face Recognition information for 
the pictures already taken will not be changed.
For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be 
categorized by Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
•To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [REPLACE] in 
[FACE REC EDIT]  (P142).
[FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
[FACE RECOG.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered. 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 
people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 
pictures/registration)
Face Settings
∫Point of recording when registering the face images
•
Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the 
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered 
with the hair when registering.
•Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when 
registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)
(Good example for  registering)
∫ When it is not recognizing during recording
•
Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or 
angles.  (P88)
•Additionally register at the location of recording.•Changing the [SENSITIVITY] setting.  (P89)•When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by re-registering.
Example of faces that are hard to recognize
Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize 
faces correctly even for registered faces in the following 
instances, depending on the facial expression and environment.
•Hair is covering the eyes or the eyebrows ( A)•The face is dark/the light is at an angle ( B)•The face is facing on angle or sideways•The face is facing upward/downward•The eyes are closed•When the face is extremely bright or dark•Hidden by sunglasses, glasses reflecting light, hair, hat, etc.•When the face appears small on the screen•The entire face is not in the screen•When distinctive facial features have changed with age•When parents and children or siblings closely resemble one 
another
•Facial expression is very different•When there is little contrast on the faces•When there is rapid movement•When the camera is shaking•When Digital Zoom is used
A
B 
						

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Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1.  
(P22)
Press  3
/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 /2 /1 to select the Face Recognition 
frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/
SET].
Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.
•The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be 
registered.
•When recognition fails, a message will appear and the display 
will return to the recording screen. In this case, try taking the 
picture again.
Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Registering face image of new person 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select item to edit with 3/4 , and then press 1 .
•You can register up to 3 face images.
Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
∫About the information 
•When [DISPLAY] is pressed on the recording screen described in step 4 on  P86 , an 
explanation appears for taking face images. (Press again to return to the recording screen.)
ItemDescription of settings
[NAME]
It is possible to register names.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Enter the name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on  P117.
[AGE]
It is possible to register the birthday.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press  2/1 to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and 
then press  3/4 to set and then press [MENU/SET].
[FOCUS ICON]
Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused.
Press  3/4  to select the focus icon, and then press [MENU/
SET].
[ADD IMAGES]
To add additional face images.
(Add Images)
1Select the unregistered face recognition frame, and then 
press [MENU/SET]
2Perform steps 4 and 5 in “Registering face image of new 
person”.
3Press [ ‚].
To delete one of the face images.
(Delete)
1Press  2/1 to select the face image to delete, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
2Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].3Press [ ‚].
•If there is only one image registered, it cannot be deleted. 
						

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You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also 
delete the information of the registered person.
1Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and 
then press 1. (P22)
2Press  4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4/ 2/1 to select the face image to edit or delete 
and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
5Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Change or delete the information for a registered person
ItemDescription of settings
[INFO EDIT]
Changing the information of an already registered person.
Perform step 6 in “Registering face image of new person”.
[PRIORITY]
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for 
higher-priority faces.
Press  3/4/ 2/1  to select the priority and then press  
[MENU/SET].
[DELETE]Deleting information of a registered person.
Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Setting of Auto Registration and Sensitivity for Face Recognition can be done.
1Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P22)
2Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 to select the item and then press 1 .
4Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity
ItemDescription of settings
[AUTO REGISTRATION]
[OFF]/[ON]
•When the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], 
[FACE RECOG.] will be set to [ON] automatically.
•For details, see “Auto Registration” on  P90 .
[SENSITIVITY]
[HIGH]/[NORMAL]/[LOW]
•Select [HIGH] when recognition proves to be difficult. The 
likelihood of recognition increases, but so does the likelihood 
of mistaken recognition.
•Select [LOW] when mistaken recognition happens frequently.•To return to the original settings, select [NORMAL]. 
						

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When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display 
automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances.
•
Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (It is not counted when 
[BURST] and Auto Bracket is set.)
•It may be extremely hard to recognize only with [AUTO REGISTRATION], so register the face 
images with [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu beforehand.
∫Registering from the automatic registration screen
1Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
•If there are no registered persons, proceed to step 3.•Selection screen is displayed again when [NO] is selected, and 
when [YES] is selected with 3, [AUTO REGISTRATION] will be 
set to [OFF].
2Press  3/4  to select [NEW PERSON] or 
[ADDITIONAL IMAGE] and then press [MENU/SET].
•
After additionally registering or changing a face image, the screen returns automatically to 
the recording screen.
3Perform the operation in Step 6 and following in “Registering face image of new 
person”.
Note
•
If the registration screen will not display, it may display easier by recording in the same 
conditions or with the same expressions.
•If a face is not recognized even though it is registered, it will make the recognition easier by 
registering the person again using the [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu in that 
environment.
•If the registration screen is displayed for a person that is already registered, it will make the 
recognition easier by additionally registering.
•It may make recognition harder when a picture recorded with flash is registered.
Auto Registration
ItemDescription of settings
[NEW PERSON]
•A list of registered people is displayed when there are 6 people 
already registered. Select the person to be replaced.
[ADDITIONAL IMAGE]
To additionally register a face image for a registered person.
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select the person to whom you wish 
add the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
•
If 3 images have already been registered, the picture 
replacement screen will appear. In this case, select the picture 
you wish to replace.